Little Rock is the capital of Arkansas and the state's largest city, sitting along the south bank of the Arkansas River near the geographic center of the state. Government anchors much of the city's economy alongside healthcare, education, and finance, with major employers including the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Arkansas Children's Hospital, and Dillard's. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock adds a steady academic presence, and Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site marks the city's lasting place in civil rights history.
Neighborhoods range widely in character. Downtown and the River Market District draw those who want walkability and energy near the Clinton Presidential Center and the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. Hillcrest and the Heights offer established, tree-lined streets with shops and dining along Kavanaugh Boulevard.
